We bought a CHATEAU! - THEN & NOW - 1 YEAR (in 35 minutes) TIMELAPSE - Chateau de Bruges
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- čas přidán 1. 04. 2023
- The 31st March 2023 marked 365 days since Graham and Rachel collected the keys to our beautiful new home - Chateau de Bruges.
Although some areas of the chateau were dated, neglected and abandoned by its previous owners most of the chateau was in really good condition for its age. However, with its 10 bedrooms and 6 communal rooms but only two working toilets in the chateau, it was clear that we had taken on a big project.
Luckily, with Grahams experience, the help of many friends and family and a strong desire to do it right, we have what it takes to renovate this historic castle into a luxury hotel, events and retreats location.
When renovating such a historical building we appreciate how important it is to pay homage to its original features. We are striving to exhibit a perfect blend of the comforts of modern luxury and the need to restore original historic details.
Take a look at everything we’ve finished throughout this year including the completed luxury rooms that have already been enjoyed by our guests!
Who knows what will we achieve next year! 👀
If you think that Chateau de Bruges is somewhere you would like to visit, celebrate something special or just have a relaxing break, then please reach out via our website or email. We would love to hear from you!
www.chateaudebruges.com - Website
concierge@chateaudebruges.com - Email
We really hope you enjoy following us on our journey at Chateau de Bruges and continue to share any thoughts you have with us in your normal supportive ways.
Merci,
Chateau de Bruges
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I have never seen such highly functional people!
Try putting window hardware etc. that is covered in paint into a slow cooker set on "high"for a day or so and then plunge into ice cold water. The paint will come right off. No chemicals required.
Thanks Catherine. Some others have suggested that since and we will give it a go next time. Thankyou for taking the time to reach out! Hope you enjoyed the video! 🥰
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Stunning !!!
Add water also into the slow cooker ?
Evening
I love the completed rooms, colour are not hard on the eyes, it’s not busy. ❤❤❤❤
I have been in the trade since 1950, I was a main contractor to Trust House Forte and the Ritz Hotel Piccadilly and many more places of prestige, I was very impressed with the talent and work ethic, in particular the upholstery by the young lady, keep up the good work..
Jakes been fully at this for 3 days so I've got a feeling it's going to be epic. Enjoy everyone
I really hope you enjoy it! I got emotional doing it early this morning!
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@@ChateaudeBruges jake danielle your parents will be so proud of you both with what you've achieved and are achieving
Jacob hasn’t found my other replies…😉👍
Neither has Katharine…🤦♂️
ABSOLUTE CLASS. Best reno I've seen to date.
Aww thankyou so mcuh! High praise indeed!
Wow...what a journey. The whole family has such massive carpentry and decorative talents it's incredible!! The château looks great!!
Thank you so much Michael! 🥰 glad you enjoyed the video!
Aah , this timelapse was lovely . Lots of hardwork done by everyone to restore the beauty of these rooms . Thank you for sharing . Be well , be safe and prosper
Glad you enjoyed the video Cathy! All the best! 🥰❤️
Doors and hardware look good
Thanks Francis!🥰
Best renovation ever! 💯👍🏻
Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
Is it weird that I got goosebumps and felt really proud watching all this? I'm so happy to have been along for the ride since the beginning, and seeing your beautiful chateau come to life has been such a pleasure for me! Your vlogging style continues to amaze, Merlin continues to make me smile...pets!...and I am so proud of what all of you have accomplished in the past year! I'll be along for the next year's ride, giddy like a schoolgirl, seeing her favorite friends thrive and continue to grow this beautiful home! Much love to all of you! xo 🥰
Awww Cynthia! Thankyou soo much for your lovely comments! Im glad you got goosebumps, that was the aim haha! We are soo thankful that you have been with us for the whole journey. You never fail to make us all smile at your comments. Pets for Merlin, and see you next week!
Thank you so much Cynthia! You are one of the chateau family x
We love your support Cynthia and so does Merlin ❤️🥰 it’s so beautiful to read your comments every week without fail. Xxx
Great job. Beautiful taste & execution
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Chateau home improvement plus a few laughs are a great combination. Love the before and afters.
Thankyou Sharon! Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰
What an achievement you have all made it is beautiful 😊
Well done guy’s. It’s looking fantastic. All the hard work is paying off now. 😉👍🏻
Yes! Thank you Ann! 🥰
I've enjoyed this recap (normally I don't). I just realized that every bathroom you've installed is completely unique - that's a special detail that other chateaux don't have. It seems that many owners use one design for all the bathrooms which is easy to buy for and install, but quite "plain vanilla" in the end. You've done very well in making each suite distinctive. Really, it's remarkable how much you three have achieved.
Thankyou Lisa! Glad you’ve noticed that each room will be unique. We thought that quite important when guests are looking at the website deciding what room to stay in. 🥰
Very nice! I like that one sees behind the walls, ceilings & floors and everything feels brand new & clean! I like your taste in paint colors, etc. wow! What a beautiful place!
Thanks so much Holly! 😊 glad you liked the rooms and enjoyed the video 🥰
I love the dad jokes ,Graham... Best to Merlin the DIY genius..
Aww haha thanks Cat! 🥰
Wow, looking so beautiful. So much work and done so well. Great video. Much love from Atlanta Georgia, USA❤
Thankyou so much Chris! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🥰
So nice to not see golden little pieces everywhere. Love the colour you chose for the hardware.
Thanks Cheryl! :D
Great video and a great adventure…but please start wearing masks when sanding and spraying. You’re wrecking your lungs.
Congratulations from Australia. Your vision for the chateau was awe-inspiring. I loved how you brought the chateau into modern times. However, you respected the architectural elements and the character of the chateau and made a wonderful ambience. I don't think I would want to rent out the rooms and keep the place for the family and friends...lol. i do realise it is going to be a business, and I have no doubt you will be successful. You all worked so hard to achieve your dreams. Well done. ❤
Great video, showcasing the hard work you have all put in to renovate your beautiful chateau, bravo.❤
Thanks so much Alan! 😊🥰
Wow, congratulations to you all. So much work has been done:)
Thanks so much! 🥰
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Incredible video of your vision, your work (!) and the completions! As in the Lalande videos (where I believe I found you) I am ALWAYS SO IMPRESSED at the things you can or will teach yourselves to do and then the tenacity to stick with it! Really truly impressed! I have yet to put you all together and wonder who is who but as I have now subscribed I believe that will come in time. See you next week and thank you SO very much! Good strength and health to you all! Brian in Chicago USA ❤
Thankyou so much for your lovely message Brian! Really glad to hear your enjoying our videos and have subscribed! It’s much appreciated! I hope in time you’ll begin to figure out who’s who, but to give you a little hint… I’m Jake, I’m the one In charge of the CZcams. Graham is my father and Danielle is my fiancé 🥰
Congratulations! Job well done, can’t wait to see what you do next. ❤
Thank you so much Cindy!! Niether can we! :)
Well done Jake, a great compilation of your work over the year. I bet it made you all realise just how much you’ve done and how much you have learnt. Roll on year two and more great videos. Well done all x x
Thanks Auntie Nic! Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, lots more to do so I’m sure we will keep you updated! 🥰
you did a lot guys , be proud x , Grts Yves
Thankyou! Glad you enjoyed it! :)
You’ve accomplished a lot in one year! It looks fantastic! It’s cool to see a whole family coming together to help. What talent!
Thankyou Social Moth!
You may not want to fit another cubicle shower but it has to be said it is magnificent…well done…oh Danielle you did an amazing job of the upholstery…oh I lived this video and seeing all the before and after (obviously without all the work that went into the renovations)…I cld watch all the work you do I just love it and I remember you getting the garden in order that was amazing…thankyou for letting us see what goes into the renovations….❤
Aww thankyou Izzy! We love the look of it as well. It’s just a pain to clean after every guest haha! 🥰
Wow! You have made such extraordinary progress this year! All your work is absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for giving us this year in review video. I look forward to seeing all your beautiful work in the coming year. Love from Vermont
Thankyou soo much Rebekah! Thanks for your consistently generous messages of support every week! See you next weekend! 🥰
This is a great video, fast moving, expertly done. The chateau will be wonderful to visit and comfortable to stay in.Really enjoyed seeing this. Each one of you is very skilled at what you do. Magnificent.❤️🙏
Thankyou Elisabeth!
Oh Jake, you included *that* scene again 😂. I really appreciate that you are trying to include fun and humour in the videos. But all joking aside - congratulations to you all on your first anniversary of taking ownership of the Chateau. You have accomplished so much in such a short time. Your hard graft is visible in every video - and it shows in your beautifully finished rooms. Here's to the next year!
Thankyou so much scissors and smiles! We really appreciate your kind words and thankyou so much for supporting us so brilliantly along the way! Heres to the next year!
You guys are really getting the hang of this now, the editing is much better and you are all more comfortable on camera and your personalities are coming thru. What a difference a year makes, so fun to watch now looking forward to more vlogs this year.
Thanks so much Sandy! Glad you are enjoying the videos and are excited to watch upcoming videos also!
Astonishing, you are all excelling at all you are doing there. It has been a fabulous journey so far. Your skills at editing, your personalities shine, and I, for one, have seen incredible growth in your skills. The added touch of silly humorist a bonus, and very well done. Kudos to you all.
Thank you so much Peter! Glad you have enjoyed the progress over the year. Thankyou for your support! 🥰
I see this for the first time. But you all blow me away. Wow the work the you all did. AMEZING😮😮. Greetings from Netherland. Stay safe and healthy
Thankyou soo much Betty! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🥰
Well done Jake great bit of filming lovely to see great amount of work you all have done you have the rest of your lives to Finnish it off done over work have a rest love from us both
Thanks Grandad! Glad you enjoyed it! See you soon! 🥰
Haha I hope it doesn’t take the rest of our lives to finish Bill 😂😂
Great video. You have all gotten so much accomplished in one year. You're an amazing team. Beautiful rooms and can't wait to see the others when they are finished. The gite will be an incredible place to live.
Thank you so much Claudia! Glad you enjoyed the video and like what we are doing with the rooms! 🥰
THIS is how a modern château should look imo. I do understand those who try to replicate the period styles and aesthetic... but not every château needs to be a museum. This is gorgeous. Shame about the trees though. 😢
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video and like how we are renovating the chateau! :)
Ur rite, can have both modern and old. Makes it groovy to have a mix.
Really enjoyed this episode. Everything looking great with all your hard work!great team work.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
The thought of detail to each suite is the look of comfort and luxury. Lots of hard work you have done, your chateau is absolutely beautiful! Graham love your protection gear, tongue in cheek. 🇨🇦❤️
Thank you so much Kelly! 🥰 glad you like the rooms! 😂🥰
Love the update video! I’ve been watching from the beginning, but this video can inspire others to join and go back and watch!
Thankyou Mitch! Thanks for all your support! I really hope so! 🥰
Great video and congrats on all that’s been accomplished so far 🎊 🎉🍾🥳😍😘
Thank you so much Rosemarie! 🤗
Wow, what a difference a year makes! All your hard work has and is making your gorgeous Chateau a work of art! Well done family!!!
Thank you! Cheers Norma! 🥰
Super to see you all working so hard together, what you have done upto now looks amazing, well done. X
Thanks so much Cherie! 🥰
You 3 have made a lot of progress. You should be proud of yourselves !! Everything is looking fantastic. Excited to continue watching your progress.
Thank you so much Kyle! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🥰
Congrats! Absolutely amazing!
Great video ! The chateau gives you all a reason to get up everyday. Great progress both inside & out.
Yes it does! Thank you SWS! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🥰
Gorgeously done..magnificent artwork.
Awesome!
Amazing. What a team. So impressive how much you have accomplished and everything is beautiful and tasteful. packing my bags to move into the gite! what a transformation. The original wallpaper hurt my eyes. Enjoy watching your journey. Such vision.
Thank you so much Sandra! Glad you have enjoyed the videos! 🥰
Loved the gray and white bedroom, #3 I believe, the brown furniture doesn’t work-saying this constructively, not in meaness whatsoever. Hope you can find a more French looking ensemble soon. Great work so far!
Thankyou Angela! Glad you liked the bedroom! :D
Perfect solution I absolutely adore the Chateau saw it when Stephanie did the tour have been watching ever since so looking forward to your progress you are such a beautiful family ❤
Stephanie did a tour of our chateau? 😳 thankyou Debbie! Glad you are enjoying it! 🥰
Maravilhosa reforma do chateau!
Muito bom gosto e profissionais responsáveis.
Lindo ficou ...e decoração também.
Parabéns a todos!
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Amazing job you did! ❤
I have past this video when it has come into my feed several times. Today I decided to watch it. Such a shame I kept missing a well made, well done, wonderful video. I subbed and liked and look forward to the next. Thank you. 🌸
Aww that’s soo kind! Thankyou so much Kelly! Glad you found time to watch it and glad you enjoyed and subbed too! 🥰
Lots of hard work but well worth it in the finished product, not to mention all the wonderful experience you have gained. Beautiful, bravo.
Appreciate it Merry :D
SO COOL, the best restoration I have seen on YT, very good taste! Great skills you all have, great and very skilled kids you have - I would love to stay there once.
Thankyou so much Fortza! Glad you enjoyed the video! We would love to host you at the chateau! :D
Absolutely wonderful!! I enjoyed the video! Great Job!
Glad you enjoyed it Linda! 🥰
Gorgeous room colors. Amazing work.
Massive load of work is done! Awesome results 👍✨
Yes! Thank you! Hope you enjoyed the video! 🥰
The grey room with this magnificent wallpaper is my favorite bedroom, !!! Wonderful taste. Well done all 9f you, hard working family.
Masterful! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you very much Meri! 🥰
I am really amazed at how much progress you have made. Jenny 🇨🇦❤️
Thanks Jennifer! :D
Stunning work and transformations both inside and out ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Appreciate it Jane! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🥰
You guys should be extremely proud. I’m so very proud of you. ❤❤❤❤🤓🤓🇺🇸
Aww thankyou Luann! 🥰
Beautifully done Danielle ❤
🎉 Fantastic work 👍 loved all the colours and wallpaper that you have chosen and the time Danielle put in to upcycling and giving old chairs a new lease of life, they all looked stunning especially the ones in the granit room, the cushions looked plush, comfy. Can't wait to see the gite when it is finished. Congrats on all your hard work and what you have all achieved over the last 2yrs since Mum and Dad bought the property. Enjoy your chatelaine lifestyle ❤ and keep smiling. Your guests will be so lucky and happy staying with you all. Was just fab seeing you bring the greenhouse and gardens up to scratch. Good luck with the pool and outdoor entertaining areas and looking forward to seeing them in the near future. Cheers 🥂🍻 from Oz
I am totally blown away!! Great job...
Thankyou Jae! 🥰
Excellent video thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰
Lovely! that blue combo color in one of the bedroom where the white terry cloth robe is hanging...so nice! Now it's time for a personal non industrial spa month in your transformed chateau to pamper your own selves !
Loved it all Jacob. You should be very proud with this one. Danielle is doing an amazing job with the interiors❤️. Graham, is an incredible man, putting all his talent into this project.
I look forward to the next year and following your journey in restoring this beautiful home. Also, I’m hoping that this will be the venue for a certain 2 people’s wedding in the not to distant future 😉🤞😂❤️
Graham gave me a like…😂❤️
Thanks Jimmy! I am proud of this video. It took a long time but it was worth it for everyone’s nice comments so far.
Who knows what the new year may bring! 🥰
@@ChateaudeBruges a nice bum…? 👍❤️
Think you need my help to be more entertaining….😉❤️
Ce château est en France, merci d'avoir rénové notre patrimoine avec tant de goût, c'est SPLENDIDE.
Heureusement qu'il y a tant d'outils fonctionnant à l'électricité, surtout l'utilisation de la ponceuse murale avant l'application de la peinture, le rendu est impeccable. BRAVO.
Your accomplishment is heroic. How nice to be able to follow your work ! Thank you and good luck .
Thanks George! Glad you enjoyed the video
that ride on lawnmower i'd have fun on call me penelope pit stop 😘 absolutely stunning rooms you have great taste ,, good editing by the way 👏🏼
Trust you Kath! 😂😂😂
😂😂😂 it’s a good bit of fun Kath! But when it takes 4 hours to cut all the lawns it gets a little tedious 😂😂
@@ChateaudeBruges i'm up for a tan lol
@@kathsmith4924 absolutely! Can’t wait for lunchtimes sat in the sun! 😇
Outstanding job! It’s amazing what three people can accomplish in a rather short time. Everything is gorgeous.
Oh, and the greenhouse is a dream house, perfect.
Graham, I identify as invisible, I’m transparent. 😂
Thankyou soo much Lucy! We have certainly been busy!
I absolutely LOVE the greenhouse too! An amazing future project!
I added to my comment, did you see it?
Very nice work! All the best to your renovations!
Thank you very much Clarence! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🥰
We congratulate you for this video !
You are brave ans very strong !
I will come in your castle after with my family.
Bye Louis
Aww thankyou Louis! We look forward to seeing you again soon!!!
Louis, you’re amazing. Fabulous artist, too. You really captured Jake. Well done. Would love to see you back (with your family)👍❤️
@@jimmyconnolly3461 thank you ❤️❤️
You’re amazing. You’re so artistic and, you’re hilarious.
When you go back to chateau de Bruges, could you teach them French? They haven’t a clue…✊❤️
@@jimmyconnolly3461 Yes,
With pleasure !!!!😉
I was so fascinated I could of watched all night I hope I can find this again so I can see the finished product
Hoepfully in a few years it will be all done it it will look fabulous! 🥰
Your hard work is commendable. Beautiful colors and decor in the finished rooms
I agree it looks beautiful!! Stunning! Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed weekend ❤
Thankyou Markell! Glad you liked it! 🥰
@@ChateaudeBruges you’re kindly welcome
Excellent 👍 like wow!
Excellent choice with the fabulous wallpsper. A fantastic atmosphere look. The upolstry work is amazing!! On her first try!!! 😮 🎉😊😊
Great job! I enjoyed the progress and the visit! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it Tura! 🥰
Absolutely amazing what you have all achieved in a year x well done guys xx
Thank you Diane! Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰
Wow, you are all great, absolutely beautiful work and beautiful chateau/castle.
Thank you so much 😀🥰❤️
Awesome 😊
Thank you! Cheers Angela! 🥰
Great video,,amazing
Thankyou Lenie! :D
Talented family with great results and beautiful comfortable rooms. Congratulations to all.❤️🙏
Thank you so much Elisabeth! Glad you're enjoying the videos!
You’ve done an amazing beautiful job. 🏆✨
Wowww... I wish I was born in your family .... I´m crazy about renovations and restaurations ... since child .... Congratulations for you all!! Well done!!!!
Have recently came across your vlog and have gone back to binge from the start. Really enjoyed it and you have made such great progress in one year on a beautiful chateau. Love the skills that Jake and Danielle have been learning with Grahams guidance. Well done. 👏👏👏
Thankyou so much! Glad to hear you have enjoyed catching up with the journey! Hopefully the next installment of chateau de Bruges wont be far away! 😊
Beautiful finishes everywhere, absolutely breathtaking!
Aww thankyou so much Comstancestine 🥰
Beautiful
U guys did an amazing job ❤
Stunning
Thank you! 😊
I love everything you're doing especially the paint colors you've picked. They are gorgeous!
Thank you so much!🥰❤️
You've come a long way, job well done so far!
Yes! Thank you! Hope you enjoyed the video! 🥰
A beautiful chateau and a beautiful family renovating it. You were made for this and each other❤️
Thank you so much Kathy! 🥰
Beautiful, loved watching the video. Awesome job.
Thankyou so much Alicia! 🥰
What about brush the rails in the green house, then put rust oleum on those metal… maybe a lighter gray paint- French timid gray… watch the dust - time for the respirator
Hey Francis, Hope you enjoyed the video. We will look to care more for the greenhouse when we come to restore it. For now its just a temporary fix so its functional for growing our own fruit and veg.
Great vlog 🎉🎉
Thank you!! 😊 glad you enjoyed it!